Who is Ales Bialiatski?

Ales Bialiatski is a Nobel laureate and the co-founder of the Viasna human rights group, which had been at the forefront of providing legal and financial aid to those who were imprisoned during protests against the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

What is Polystoechotes punctate?

Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is NPCDCS?

The Indian Government launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2010 to prevent and control major non-communicable diseases. It focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, early diagnosis, health promotion ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What is HUID Number?

Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters. It is stamped manually on a piece of jewellery at the Assaying & Hallmarking centres. It ensures the purity and fitness of gold via ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

National Safety Day 2023

National Safety Day is celebrated annually on March 4 across India. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of health and safety at workplaces and create a culture of safety among the general public. Why is National Safety Day ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is Acute Kidney Injury?

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) or Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is the sudden failure of the kidney’s functioning that occurs within a few hours or a few days. It causes the accumulation of waste products in blood, making it hard of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is SAMARTH scheme?

The SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) scheme is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling initiative that aims to provide incentives and create jobs in the organized textile industry and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mind the Gender Gap Report

The report titled “Mind the Gender Gap” was released recently by the CFA Institute. It is created based on the data from BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) disclosures. The BRSR framework was released in 2021 by SEBI as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is Indian Bureau of Mines?

The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) recently celebrated its 75th Foundation Day. It was founded in 1948 as a governmental institution responsible for multiple disciplines like conservation, scientific development of mineral resources, and the protection of the environment in non-coal, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report

A report titled “2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report: What’s Needed to Stop the Global Hunger Crisis” was released recently by Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organisation. The organization takes action against the causes and effects of hunger. According to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs